NovaPans guides

Learn, compare and start playing

Practical reading and free resources to help you understand the handpan before and after choosing yours.

Percussion in Chile and the handpan today

A respectful look at distinct local percussion histories and the contemporary place of the handpan.

Scale, note count, tuning and use: what to compare before deciding.

What each tuning reference means and which may be more practical for you.

A simple routine for cleaning, storing and moving your handpan safely.

Official NovaPans lessons covering technique, rhythm and coordination.